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A dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing organisation is seeking a permanent Logistics Specialist to join their team in Oxford, offering a competitive salary of £45,000.
In this role, you will be responsible for processing customer purchase orders, coordinating shipments, and managing stock transfers.
This position is ideal for candidates with experience in shipping/logistics both within the UK and internationally.
Role responsibilities of the Logistics Specialist include:
- Coordinate and oversee shipments to customers across the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
- Handle transportation of materials to and from conferences for the global marketing teams.
- Schedule and manage inventory collections from distributors and manufacturing suppliers to warehouses, including third-party partner sites.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and implement adjustments within the ERP system.
- Create templates and procedures for import and export documentation to guarantee compliance.
- Maintain customs declarations and relevant registrations.
- Identify opportunities to lower costs, improve delivery performance, and enhance the overall customer experience.
Person Specification of the Logistics Specialist:
- Prior experience in a logistics position or a comparable role.
- Experience working in a technical manufacturing environment - essential
- Capacity to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to uncertainty and change.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
- Flexibility in collaborating with third-party logistics partners to ensure optimal business performance.
- Keen attention to detail and proficiency in managing multiple tasks at once.
Salary
Up to £45k
The position will involve travel up to 3 days per month
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within logistics or shipping as a logistics manager, logistics specialist, logistics controller, logistics planner, logistics coordinator, warehouse manager, warehouse supervisor, shipping manager, shipping specialist, shipping controller, shipping planner, shipping coordinator or material controller.
